SB966

Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to ensure that safety assessments are conducted on all public schools located in St. Louis City or St. Louis County

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB966 mandates annual safety assessments for public schools in St. Louis City and County.

Missouri SB966 requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to ensure that safety assessments are conducted on all public schools located in St. Louis City or St. Louis County. These assessments will evaluate vulnerabilities to school shootings and intruders, and will include an evaluation of safety procedures, policies, and tools. The assessments will cover access controls, video surveillance, visitor management systems, building security, emergency communication tools, safety planning, bleeding control kits, automated external defibrillators, fencing, bollards, and safety.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 8

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled